Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell Phone Etiquette

These days our cell phone travels with us wherever we go. We’ve become totally reliant upon it for everything – texting, emailing bill paying, picture taking, video taking, entertainment, social media and on and on. Yet, sometimes we’re unaware of our manners when using our mobile device.

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence

The Power of Emotional Intelligence

by Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs posted in ASAP We’ve all worked with and listened to brilliant people. Some were great and some, well,  not so great. The smart and sophisticated as well as the mean and meek (and all those in between) can teach us more than they realize.

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Gym Etiquette

Gym Etiquette

Manners matter when at the gym. Whether you’re using cardio equipment or building muscle with weights follow these workout courtesies when at the gym. Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs with Polished is with us today to share gym etiquette dos and don’ts.  

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Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell Phone Etiquette

We’ve become addicted to our smart phones. They’re with us 24/7, 365 days a year. Follow these basic courtesies when using your mobile device. WATCH VIDEO

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Valentine’s Day Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

Valentine’s Day Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

February 14 – Valentine’s Day – is for expressing love to our partner, family and friends. Take this opportunity to tell your loved ones how grateful you are and what they mean to you. Here with us is etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished to share

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Ask the Expert: Break Up Expert

Ask the Expert: Break Up Expert

Calling it quits with a relationship is tough no matter how hard you strive to make it amicable. At its worst, it’s painful and can leave someone with a broken heart and lasting emotional baggage. At its best, it’s done with tenderness and care, putting aside anger,

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How to Make a Positive First Impression — Always

How to Make a Positive First Impression — Always

published in ASAP There are many things in life we cannot control. For example, we can’t control the traffic on our way to work or the weather on our wedding day or even someone else’s happiness. We simply must adapt and go with the flow. On the

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Here’s what happened at the 2019 Women’s Conference

Here’s what happened at the 2019 Women’s Conference

With more than 750 guests in attendance, the 14th annual St. Louis Business Journal Women’s Conference kicked off Friday morning with a keynote from best-selling author Fran Hauser. During her talk, Hauser discussed tips on handling feedback and pay negotiations. The event, which took place at the

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Giving Effective Feedback to Lead Positive Change

Giving Effective Feedback to Lead Positive Change

Posted in ASAP Let’s face it, offering effective feedback is a skill that’s not easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest skills people face. Most professionals dread providing feedback, because they fear it may hurt one’s feelings, offend them or even make them cry or angry.

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